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humoring

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verb

present participle of humor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for humoring
Noun
  • In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.
    David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Comforting Notes of Vanilla Suede Vanilla Suede opens with a warm vanilla as the top note, immediately inviting you into comfort and indulgence.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Just remember to label your edibles clearly and let everyone know the potency before indulging.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.
    Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.
    Quispe López, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • With the new features announced Tuesday, teens under 16 will be prevented from using the Instagram Live feature without parental consent.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Senate version co-sponsored by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) was approved in the Senate by unanimous consent in February and is nearing passage in the House.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Why catharsis doesn’t work Kicking the crap out of a punching bag or unleashing a rant might feel gratifying in the moment.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
  • So, if not a gratifying ending where everyone lives happily ever after and the villains get clobbered, then what?
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The judge did not find an antitrust violation in Google originally buying third-party display-ad firms, with the assent of the Federal Trade Commission under multiple administrations.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Luna obtained the 218 discharge petition signatures needed to force a vote with or without Johnson's assent — including from a dozen Republicans.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Regulatory acceptance of stablecoins for cross-border use also varies.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • But with acceptance letters going out this spring and decisions due in coming weeks, fall enrollment at area community colleges could indicate that some have opted for a less expensive plan, said Gabe Ross, a spokesperson for the Los Rios Community College District.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • When Dane, chief of the Children of Light, swallows his pride and agrees to help the villagers in exchange for Perrin’s surrender at battle’s end, he’s taken by surprise by enemy agents within their midst, led by season one’s minor antagonist, Padan Fain.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Far from proposing lenient surrender terms to exonerate the Confederates, Grant did so in an effort to change their hearts and minds.
    Made by History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Humoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humoring. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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